andirons
|an - di - rons|
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/ˈænˌdaɪərnz/
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/ˈænˌdaɪənz/
(andiron)
fireplace log support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andirons' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'andier', where it referred to an iron support for logs in a fireplace.
Historical Evolution
'andier' transformed into the Middle English word 'andiron', and eventually became the modern English word 'andiron' and its plural 'andirons'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'iron support for logs in a fireplace', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
metal supports, usually in pairs, that hold up logs in a fireplace.
The old fireplace still had a pair of andirons in it.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 07:21